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Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar

Height: 1.73m DOB: 1 March 1951

Nitish Kumar is the Chief Minister of Bihar. He also served as a minister in the Union Government and belongs to the Janata Dal (United) political party. Owning responsibility for his party's poor performance in the 2014 general elections, on 17 May 2014, he resigned. However, in February 2015, he returned to office following a political crisis in the state. In November 2015, he won the state elections. On 10 April 2016, Nitish Kumar was elected as the national president of his party. On 26 July 2017, he resigned again as Chief Minister of Bihar over differences with the coalition partner RJD. Naming of Tejaswi Yadav (the deputy CM and Lalu Yadav's son) in an FIR by the CBI was the main cause of Kumar’s resignation. However, within hours, he joined the NDA coalition and secured a majority in the assembly. The very next day, he was CM, again. He belongs to a socialist class of politicians and learnt the lessons of politics from stalwarts like Jayaprakash Narayan and Ram Manohar Lohia. Between 1974 and 1977, he participated in Narayan's movement. Early life: Nitish Kumar was born in Harnaut, Nalanda district of Bihar. From Bihar College of Engineering, he got a degree in mechanical engineering in 1972. After graduation, he joined the Bihar State Electricity Board and later moved into politics.

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India's Opposition unity: A fragile alliance facing internal struggles

Jul 22, 2023, 10:37 PM IST

India Opposition Unity: The first blow to the unity of the "India" alliance came from the left parties, CPIM General secretary Sitaram Yechuri who categorically denied any alliance with Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress in West Bengal.

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'Didn't attend opposition's presser because...': Nitish Kumar on speculation he is unhappy | WATCH

Jul 19, 2023, 08:50 PM IST

Opposition Parties Meeting: Bihar CM Kumar on Wednesday cleared the air on why he didn't attend the press conference that was held after the crucial meeting of 26 opposition parties.

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar 'upset' as he was not appointed leader of Oppn alliance: Sushil Kumar Modi

India | Jul 19, 2023, 02:51 PM IST

In a statement, BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi said that Kumar was "visibly upset" after returning from Bengaluru as his expectations were not met during the Opposition's meeting.

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Was Nitish Kumar hesitant on Opposition alliance be named 'INDIA'? Know the full story

India | Jul 19, 2023, 01:53 PM IST

As many as 26 Opposition parties on Tuesday named the grand alliance INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance).

Posters targetting Nitish Kumar surfaces amid Opposition

Posters targetting Nitish Kumar surfaces amid Opposition meet: 'Unstable Prime Ministerial contender

India | Jul 18, 2023, 10:55 AM IST

The posters were set up at Bengaluru's Chalukya Circle, Windsor manor bridge and on the Airport road near Hebbal.

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Well begun is half done, says Kharge as Oppn displays strength in B'luru; Mamata, Lalu others attend

India | Jul 18, 2023, 12:02 AM IST

Sources said the opposition leaders will firm up a strategy to defeat the BJP in the next general elections during the two-day session, which will start with a dinner meeting that will be attended by Sonia Gandhi and other top leaders.

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Complaint against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav over BJP worker's death due to lathi-charge

Jul 16, 2023, 11:36 AM IST

The BJP had alleged that one of its workers, identified as Vijay Singh, was killed while several others were injured in the lathi charge by police during the protest.

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From Mulayam Singh's SP to George Fernandes' Samata Party: List of splits in Janata Dal | EXPLAINED

Jul 14, 2023, 12:37 PM IST

While Nitish himself has rubbished questions of there being any danger of a split in JD-U, let's have a look at how Janata Dal has witnessed several divisions in the past and resulting in the rise of powerful regional parties.

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'To remove you from CM's post': Samrat Chaudhary's terse reply to Nitish Kumar's turban query

Jul 12, 2023, 03:53 PM IST

Bihar Assembly: A war of words also erupted between Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and state BJP president Samrat Chaudhary in the Legislative Council.

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Bihar BJP MP Ram Kripal Yadav lambasts CM Nitish Kumar-led govt, claims 'it will fall anytime'

Jul 06, 2023, 01:20 PM IST

While explaining the nine-year achievements of Narendra Modi's government at the Centre, BJP MP from Patliputra Ram Kripal Yadav said that the Nitish Kumar government will fall anytime soon in Bihar.

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Nitish Kumar's key aide alleges BJP trying to repeat Maharashtra episode in Bihar

India | Jul 04, 2023, 06:43 PM IST

The JDU leader was referring to the turn of events in Maharashtra where NCP leader Ajit Pawar left the Opposition ranks and joined the Shiv Sena-BJP government, thus triggering a massive quake in state politics.

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'Even if Nitish Kumar rubs his nose...,' Sushil Kumar Modi clears Amit Shah's stand on Bihar CM

Jul 03, 2023, 04:55 PM IST

Bihar: Amit Shah has made clear that BJP will not accept Nitish Kumar at any cost even if he rubs his nose at BJP's doors, said MP Sushil Kumar Modi.

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How CM Nitish Kumar reacted to Home Minister Amit Shah's Bihar visit

Jun 29, 2023, 02:35 PM IST

Home Minister Shah's visit to Bihar will be the first by any top BJP leader after the June 23 meeting in Patna of opposition parties which was held to discuss and chart out a path ahead of the 2024 General Election.

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Early salary for Bihar govt employees this month | HERE is why

Jun 27, 2023, 05:54 PM IST

The Nitish government in Bihar has decided to pay salaries to its employees this month.

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Anurag Thakur slams opposition parties, says 'alliance of corrupt will collapse like pack of cards'

Jun 24, 2023, 06:51 PM IST

Anurag Thakur claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who had hosted the meeting, was not accepted as convener by the parties, stating, "Though they came together, their hearts did not meet."

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'Wolves hunt in packs, their 'prey' is future of India': Smriti Irani's jibe at Opposition meet

India | Jun 23, 2023, 08:39 PM IST

Union Minister Smriti Irani took a swipe at the Opposition meeting terming it as "a selfish alliance targeting India".

Mega Opposition meet ends, differences emerge; next huddle

Patna Opposition joint presser: 'Meet was fruitful, we have decided to work together' | LIVE UPDATES

India | Jun 23, 2023, 11:52 PM IST

Patna opposition meeting: Top leaders of Opposition parties met in Patna on Friday to chalk out a roadmap for the formation of an anti-BJP front for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

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Patna opposition meet: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar meets Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee | WATCH

India | Jun 22, 2023, 07:04 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee arrived in Patna on Thursday to participate in the opposition leaders' meeting that was scheduled for the following day. Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress chief's nephew and an MP, was accompanied her.

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Bihar: ED, Income Tax dept raid Finance Minister Vijay Choudhary relative's residence in Begurasai

Jun 22, 2023, 01:34 PM IST

Bihar raids: ED, IT dept conducted searches at the Begusarai residence of Ajay Singh who is a big businessman in the state.

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Setback for Nitish ahead of key Oppn meet as Jitan Ram Manjhi meets Amit Shah in Delhi, may join NDA

India | Jun 21, 2023, 07:01 PM IST

According to reports, Jitan Ram Manjhi is meeting Amit Shah in Delhi and may announce his entry into the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Thursday.

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